Medicated handkerchief



Sept. 16, 1930.

J.GREENBERG L77598 MEDICATED HANDKERCHIEF Filed spt. 19, 1929 Patented Sept. 16, 1930 PATENT OFFICE l JOSEPH GREENBERG, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK MEDICATED HANDKERCHIEF Application. illed September 19, 1929. Serial No. 393,619.

This invention relates to handkerchiefs, and has particular reference to the type that have associated therewith a medicament or odorous substance.

The invention is intended particularly for use by people having nose or throat afliictions, in which case the handkerchief would directly carry a suitable medication that could be applied as an inhalent in a neat,

v convenient, and inconspicuous manner.

The invention may also be used to contain an odorous material as, for example, perfume or face powder.

One object of the invention is to provide 'an improved handkerchief of the character described :having a medication associated therewith restricted to one portion of the handkerchiefV and with another portion of :the handkerchief substantially" free of the medication. i

lHandkerchiefs have been devised which v have been treated with medication throughout their extent, but by this'invention it is preferred to retain the major portion of the handkerchief substantially free of medical tion to permit the handkerchief to ybe used in the usual manner for the reception of a catarrhal flow, or the like, without lcausing irritation to thenostrils.

Another objectl of the invention is to provide an improved handkerchief which is of a conventional nature as regards its appearance and which has a medication or odorous substance associated `with any suitable edge portion thereof, as, for example, in the hem of the handkerchief., 2

Another object is'the provision of an imf proved device of the nature set forth by vwhich the handkerchiefs may be packed and stored withoutloss of the medication by i evaporation.

' A further object of the invention is to fur'- nish an improved method and means for treating a handkerchief with medication or odorousy material.

Other objects and advantages of the ini vention willy become apparent as the specification proceeds.

With the aforesaid objects in view,A the invention consists in the novel combinations and arrangements of parts hereinafter described in their preferred embodiments, pointed out in the subjoined claims, and illustrated on the annexed drawing, wherein like parts are designated by the same reference characters throughout the several views. l

In the drawing:

Figure'l is a view of a handkerchief embodying the invention, the same' having the edge thereof treated with a medication.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. l.

Fig. 3 is a view of a modification of the invention having medication applied within the hem of the handkerchief.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary enlarged view showing a device for inserting a medication into the tubular hem of a handkerchief, `a part of the device being in section.

' Fig. 6 is a view of a further modification of the invention with the medication in the form of large crystals in the hem thereof.

Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of a crystal of one particular type of medication.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a package sealing a medicated handkerchief in an air tight manner.

Fig. 9 is a view of a further modification of the invention having the medication applied in the manner of a suitably treated cordfpositioned within the hem of a handkerchie capsule.

Fig. 13 is a view of a still further modification of the invention having a central medication receiving member.

The advantages of the invention as here outlined are best realized when all of its features and instrumentalities are combined in Fig. 10 is a view showing themedicated pso' drawing, therefore, is submitted merely as.

showing the preferred exemplification of the invention. f

Generally described, the invention provides a handkerchief having a medication or odorous substance associated with a predetermined small portion thereof, the remaining or substantially major portion of the handkerchief being substantially free of the Inedication so that the same may be used to receive a catarrhal flow or the like without irritation to the nostrils when the handkerchief is so -used. Nevertheless the particular portion of the handkerchief that is treated as aforesaid may be applied to'the nostrils when desired in order to act as an inhalent. It is preferred that the handkerchief be made of a fabric in the conventional shape and size so that the medication may be used in a convenient and inconspicuous manner and be carried in the pocket in the usual way. Within the lscope of the invention, the same may be practised either by applying the medication to newly manufactured handkerchiefs or in course of manufacture thereof, or by'applying the same to handkerchiefs after they are in the possession of the consumer. medication may be used either along a substantial portion of the edge of a handkerchief vor at the center thereof, though the former indicates the preferred arrangement. When the medication is used at the edge of a handkerchief, it may be applied at or within the tubular hem thereof, being inserted thereinto in any suitable manner as the hem is being formed or stitched, or after the hem has been completed by penetration of the wall of the hem. The medication may be ap lied in liquid, solid, or gaseous form according to any well known or convenient methods. In vthe solid form, the medication may be anulatedand then inserted into the hem 1n any suitable manner. The hem thus constitutes ,K for this purpose a medication holdin pocket. When ground into a fine powder, t e medi-V cation may be blown into the hem by a needle penetratingthe wall thereof. It may also be inserted into th`e hem in the form of large crystals. Then again, it may be made up in a perforated capsule, and the latter sewn into the hem. The medication may also be applied to a cord or the like, and the latter sewn into the hem as the handkerchief is being manufactured. It is intended that the handkerchief shall be packed in an air tight manner so that it can be kept for any required time without evaporation of the medication.y a5 After the medication has evaporated, the

after in the usual manner without/medication or additional medication may be applied as hereinafter indicated.` It will be understood that the term medication is toA be broadly construed as includin substances of various kinds which are'well lginown in the medical art, and even odorous materials such as perfume and powder can be applied within the scope ofthe invention. 'y

Referring in detail tothe drawing, 15 denotes a device embodying the invention. The same includes a conventional handkerchief made of fabric and having a hem 16 extending along thefour edges thereof and stitched by any suitable line of stitching 17. A substantial length of the edge of the handkerchief is treated with medicatiorfby'being inserted in a solution of the medicament. If desired an entire'edge portion of kthe handkerchief on all four sides thereof inaybe thus treated .as indicated by thedot dash line 18 which defines the portions of the handkerchief immersed into the liquid.

In Figs. 3 and 4 is shownamodifieation of the invention in which a conventional handkerchief 19 has a medication 20 inserted into the hem 21 along a substantial portion of the edge of the handkerchief, as, for example, along opposite .sides thereof. The medication may be put into the hemas the same is being sewed, or it may be blown thereinto by i any suitable device as, for example, that shown in'Fig. 5. This comprises a hollow needle 22 having a beveled point 23;.which is adapted to readily puncture the wall of the hem 21 of the handkerchief. Connected with the needle is a head 24v with which communicates a'hose 25 that is connected to any suitable airv supply. Extending from` the head 24 is a ivessel 26 that contains a granulated medic'ation. The air from the hose 25 passes through a nozzle 27 and thus aspirates 'a quantity of the medication andblows the same through the needle 22- and into thetubular hem 21of the handkerchief. Thus a substantial length of the hem of the handkerchief may be filled lin a single operation. The hem may be perforated by the needles at as many points as may be necessary and after the needle has been withdrawn the fabric will contract andv substantially close the openln, Fig. 6 is ,shown a modification of the handkerchief 28 having relatively large crystals of medication l29 within the hem 30 thereof. These crystals ma be sewn into the hem coincident .with the' ormationof the latter orithey may be inserted by penetrating the walls of the hem. As the crystals of the medication assume an elongated` pointed form, they can readily pierce the fabric of the hem and therefore be caused to readily enter the same. Any number of thev crystals may be so disposed within the hemand in any larly the entire center part of the handkerform of capsules, used. A capsule i which win suitable spaced relation therealong. v After they have evaporated, other crystals can be inserted into the hem and the crystals can be separately packed in air tight containers and sold to the consumer for this purpose.

In Fig. 8 is shown a package 31 which encloses a handkerchief in an air-tight manner to prevent evaporation of the medicament, thereby permitting the handkerchief to be stored away for any required length of time Without losing its freshness. The package 31 may be of any particular type or construction and in a simple form of the device may be made'of paper which is suitably folded and sealed with adhesive.

In Figs. 9 and 10 is shown a further modiiication of a handkerchief and a method of constructing the same. This handkerchief 32 has a medicated fibrous member or cord 33 disposed Within the end 34 thereofalong a substantial portion of the edge of the handkerchief, or all along the four sides thereof erably applied as the handkerchief is being manufactured since the hem 34 is readily folded thereover coincident with thestitch ing operation. The said cord may be supplied in any suitable or convenient manner as, for example, from a drum 35, and the latter may be enclosed in a casing 3,6V to avoid evaporation of the medicament. A small opening 37 is provided in the casing through which the cord passes into the handkerchief.

In Fig. 11 is shown a further modification of a handkerchief 38, the same having a conventional hem 39 in which are contained medicament containing bodies 40. The latter may be made up in any convenient manner. For example, an encasement in the cachet, or poultice may be 41 is shown as being perforated at 43 and having a cap 43. Medication 44 may be inserted into the capsule in the form Aas may be necessary. The said cord. is prefnot pass through the perforations 42. Nevertheless the medication may slowl evaporate and act as an inhalent in the handkerchief. The capsule is of course intended to be ap lied to the hem as the same is being stitc ed in the course' of the manufacture of the handkerchief.

In all of the various forms of the handkerchief hereinbefore described, it is noted that the medication is associated with the handkerchief along the edge portion thereof comparatively large crystals Y tubu ar space in the said and neat appearance, and it can be applied without making the user conspicuous.

In Fig. 13 is shown a still further modiiication of the invention in which a handkerchief 45 ha/s a 'central medication receiving 7,.

When thus arranged only a relatively small portion ofv the handkerchief contains the medication while the relatively large portion thereof surrounding the pocket is substantially free of the same for the conventional use of the handkerchief.

It W'ill thus be seen that I have provided a device which fulfills the several objects of the invention and which is Well adapted to meet the conditions of practical use.

I claim:

1. A device of the character described including a handkerchief having a hem and a separate carrier of an odorous medication in the hem, the main portion of the handkerchief being substantially free of medication.

2. A device of the character described including a handkerchief and a ribbon like odorous medication carrier extending solely along an edged portion thereof, the rest of the handkerchief being substantially free of medication. 3. A device of the character described in! cluding a handkerchief having separate crystals of medication in the hem portion thereof at predetermined points in the hem, the remainder of the handkerchief being substantialy free of medication.

4. A handkerchief made of fabric and havin anV integral stitched tubular element at a s1 e portion thereof, and a separate deposit of c stals of odorous medication within the element, the remainder of the handkerchief being substantially free of medication.-

In testimony whereof I aix my signature.

JOSEPH GREENBERG.

of, leaving themajor portion and particuchief substantially free of medication except as the same may slightly permeate thereinto. Thus the handkerchief may be used with the medication as an inhalent, While the central portion of the 'handkerchief is at all times avallable for the reception of a catarrhal How. The handkerchief is of conventional 

